News Releases
Journalism Study Examines the Burnout Effect on Sports Journalists
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2005) — Ask any journalist and they would tell you that their job is highly stressful and that people in their profession are susceptible to burnout. For sports journalists in particular, extended travel away from their families, late-night deadlines, long workdays that include nights, weekends and holidays, and competition from 24-hour … Continued
Freshmen Get Involved at Fall Welcome
By Andrea Latta Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2005) — Students and faculty alike greeted the beginning of a new school year Tuesday at the School of Journalism’s “Fall Welcome.” Nearly 20 organizations were on hand in the journalism courtyard to talk with freshmen about joining clubs and activities. “For students, Fall Welcome is quickly becoming a … Continued
Six Students, Vox Magazine Win AEJMC Recognition
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2005) — Vox Magazine and six Missouri School of Journalism students have won recognition by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in the Student Magazine Contest in the areas of profile writing, investigation and analysis and design. The 2005 student magazine competition attracted a record 251 entries from 26 universities from … Continued
New Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute to Focus on the Future of Journalism
In 2008, technology allows citizens around the world to wake up to a personalized newspaper – full color and bound – printed in their own homes … In local newsrooms, reporters, producers and directors give their audiences control of the news, information or entertainment they desire … Researchers, journalists and citizens celebrate progress made since … Continued
Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Names Three to Its Executive Staff
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2005) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism recently named three to its executive staff. Executive Director Pam Johnson announced the three new members: Roger Gafke, Director of Program Development; Esther Thorson, Director of Research; and Roger Fidler, Director of Technology Initiatives. The Institute focuses on advanced … Continued
Former Faculty Member Ruth D’Arcy Dies
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2005) — Former faculty member Ruth D’Arcy died July 25 at the age of 84. She joined the faculty of the Missouri School of Journalism in 1974, where for nine years she taught and directed the Penney-Missouri Awards program. “Ruth was among a small group of journalists responsible for changing women’s … Continued
Laura Pohl Receives U.S. Student Fulbright Award
Washington, D.C. (Aug. 23, 2005) — Laura Pohl, a master’s student at the Missouri School of Journalism, has received a Fulbright grant to South Korea in Journalism, the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced recently. Pohl, a photojournalism student from Newport News, Va., will be photographing North Korean … Continued
Brian Brooks Named to the 2005 Class of Apple Distinguished Educators
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2005) — Brian Brooks, associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration, has been named to the 2005 roster of a select group of Apple Distinguished Educators. Apple Computer selects national education professionals for their commitment to innovations in teaching and research. The group met recently at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, Calif. … Continued
Brooks Receives Career Achievement Award
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 22, 2005) — Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity has honored Associate Dean Brian S. Brooks with its Career Achievement Award. The award goes to one alumnus of the national social fraternity each year and recognizes significant achievement in the recipient’s chosen profession. Brooks is the fourth journalist to receive the award. Others include the late Lee Hills, … Continued
Study Finds MyMissourian, MU’s Citizen Journalism Project, Is Paying Off
By Shannon Burke Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 22, 2005) — Some of the first videos, pictures and descriptions of the destruction that followed the explosions on London’s mass transit system on July 7 were not from the lenses or pens of professional journalists. Rather, witnesses with camera phones and online blogs were the main sources of … Continued